Ventilation Hygiene technicians have detailed knowledge of the system’s operating principles. They identify and plan work requirements from engineering drawings and client instructions; liaise with clients, other trades, and suppliers; solve problems within their scope of responsibility; ensure work done by themselves and others complies with relevant standards; monitor and assist in delivery of work programmes and contribute to changes as work progresses or as required by the client.

They are able to work within new build construction sites and existing buildings on their own, safely, proficiently and without supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Knowledge

Ventilation Hygiene Technicians know and understand for cleaning all ductwork types and ventilation system components:

Working Safely

Safety legislation and safe working practices applying to themselves and others

Ventilation system Cleaning Principles

Underpinning scientific principles for air supply and extract ventilation systems including grease extract systems, also including specifications and standards covering their cleaning and testing requirements

Design, layouts, operating and isolation principles

The need for system cleanliness for compliant building operation

Working Sustainably

Environment protection measures associated with ventilation cleaning

Commercial implications of actions or omissions

Planning and Preparing

How to plan and organise cleaning tasks, interpret and annotate drawings

How to prepare work areas

How to utilise resources effectively including the roles and responsibilities of relevant people, how to oversee work and how to plan safe work programmes for self and small teams

Solve problems within their scope of responsibility and that of others under their control.

Identify and evaluate problems through the application of technical skills and knowledge, and report as appropriate

Supervision

Oversee the programme of work and work environment, taking responsibility for the work, quality, safety and welfare of others

Mentor and support the learning and development of others

Behaviours

Ventilation Hygiene Technicians demonstrate they can:

Working Effectively and Ethically

Work reliably and effectively without supervision and be aware of the needs and concerns of others, especially where related to diversity and equality

Represent self and company in an appropriate and ethical manner

Taking Responsibility

Accept responsibility for the work of self and others under their control

Managing Tasks

Accept allocate and supervise technical and other tasks

Working with Others

Work effectively with colleagues, the public, other tradespeople, clients representatives, supervisors, and other members of the building services engineering and wider construction team

Continuing Personal Development

Maintain and enhance competence in own area

Duration

It is unlikely that individuals entering this apprenticeship without previous experience will complete the apprenticeship in less than typically 24 months.

Entry Requirements and Qualifications

Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements. Typically an apprentice will have already achieved English and maths at level 2. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.